go to pieces

An informal expression meaning to become extremely upset, lose emotional control, or break down under stress or pressure.

ruНеформальное выражение, означающее сильно расстроиться, потерять эмоциональный контроль или сломаться под воздействием стресса или давления.esExpresión informal que significa perder el control emocional, derrumbarse o desmoronarse bajo presión o estrés.frExpression informelle signifiant s'effondrer émotionnellement, perdre le contrôle de soi ou céder sous la pression ou le stress.deUmgangssprachlicher Ausdruck, der bedeutet, emotional zusammenzubrechen, die Fassung zu verlieren oder unter Stress bzw. Druck stark mitgenommen zu werden.ptExpressão informal que significa ficar extremamente abalado, perder o controle emocional ou desmoronar diante de estresse ou pressão.zh非正式表达，指在压力或打击下情绪崩溃、失去控制或精神垮掉。arتعبير غير رسمي يعني أن ينهار المرء نفسيًا أو يفقد السيطرة على مشاعره أو يتفكك تحت تأثير الضغط أو التوتر الشديد.

1. Lose emotional control B2 informal

   To become very upset, nervous, or unable to cope with a situation.

   • She went to pieces when she heard the bad news.
   • He completely went to pieces during the job interview.
   • Don't go to pieces over a small mistake.

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2. Break down physically B2 informal

   To fall apart or become damaged, often used for objects or structures.

   • The old chair went to pieces when he sat on it.
   • The car's engine went to pieces after years of neglect.
   • The building went to pieces after the earthquake.

   ruРазвалитьсяeshacerse pedazosfrse désagrégerdeZusammenbrechenptDespedaçar-sezh碎裂arانهار جسدياً